Hôtel Helussi is a small, independent hotel on rue Bellefond in the 9th arrondissement. It has 23 rooms, and the decor leans into a clean art deco style: warm wood, soft lighting, and calm colors. The people who run it describe the concept as “harmony,” which is really a way of saying the hotel is built to feel quiet, even though it sits close to some of the busiest parts of Paris. Small details back that up, like filtered water in the lobby and double-glazed windows in every room.
The address sits on a residential street that climbs gently between two very different landmarks. Walk one direction and you reach Opera Garnier and the department stores along the Grands Boulevards. Walk the other way and you’re close to Gare du Nord, the station that connects Paris to London, Brussels, and the north of France by train. Locals call this pocket of the 9th arrondissement Faubourg-Poissonnière. It’s mostly residential, with bakeries, small restaurants, and a growing number of South Asian grocery stores near the La Chapelle end.
This isn’t a postcard neighborhood. There’s no single monument right outside the door. But that also means lower prices than hotels sitting directly next to Opera or the Champs-Élysées, for a similar level of comfort. For travelers who need fast rail access, whether that’s a Eurostar connection, a day trip to Montmartre on foot, or an early flight, this stretch of the 9th does its job well.
The essentials at a glance
- Category: 3-star, per third-party listings (the official site does not display a star rating)
- Address: 22 bis rue de Bellefond, 75009 Paris
- Nearest metro: Cadet or Poissonnière (line 7), about 5 to 7 minutes on foot
- Price range: roughly $150 to $230 (about €140 to €210) a night, based on aggregator snapshots
- Rating: strong marks across the review sites, plus a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award for 2026
- Included: free wifi, air conditioning, complimentary minibar drinks, 24-hour front desk
- The catch: no gym, and the street’s slope makes it a tough fit for anyone with limited mobility
Our verdict
Hôtel Helussi collects strong, consistent scores across the review sites, and it holds a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award for 2026. Guests tend to praise the same things again and again: genuinely quiet rooms, a helpful front desk, and a design that feels calmer than the price tag suggests.
It also ranks well for its size. Across the review sites, it sits close to the top 100 out of roughly 1,900 hotels in Paris, which is a solid showing for a 23-room independent hotel with no chain marketing behind it.
The complaints that do come up are minor, but they repeat. Some recent guests mention confusion over the breakfast price: it’s listed at €16 in some places, but a few travelers say they were charged €12. Superior rooms, despite the name, can feel snug for two people traveling with real luggage. And rue Bellefond climbs a real hill, so anyone with mobility issues or heavy bags should check accessibility before booking.
Taken together, this is a solid value pick if you care more about a quiet room and fast train access than about being steps from a landmark. It’s not the hotel to book if you want a big room, a gym, or step-free access.
The rooms: real square meters
| Room type | Official size | Typical capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 13 m² (140 sq ft) | 2 guests, queen or twin beds | Solo travelers or couples on a budget |
| Superior | 18 m² (194 sq ft) | 2 guests, king or twin beds | Couples who want more space |
| Superior Courtyard | 14 to 18 m² (150 to 194 sq ft) | 2 guests | Light sleepers who want a quiet-facing room |
| Superior with balcony | 14 to 18 m² (150 to 194 sq ft) | 2 guests | Travelers who want fresh air |
Our advice: if square meters matter more to you than a balcony, book a plain Superior room. It’s the largest category at 18 m², and the balcony rooms don’t come with any more floor space.
What a night really costs
Prices move with the season and the events calendar, the same as everywhere in central Paris. In a September 2026 check, aggregator rates for a Classic room started around $176 (roughly €160) a night. Helussi doesn’t publish its own seasonal rate calendar, so treat these numbers as a starting point, not a promise, and always check live dates before you book.
What gets added to the bill:
- Breakfast: around €16 per person, though some guests report paying €12 — confirm the price at check-in
- City tax: €5.53 per person, per night, Paris’s 2026 rate for 3-star hotels
- Minibar: soft drinks and snacks are complimentary and restocked daily
What is included, and what the hotel does not have
What’s included
- Free wifi
- Air conditioning and heating, with double glazing
- Flat-screen TV with Canal+
- Personal safe and private bathroom with shower
- Complimentary minibar drinks and filtered water
- Elevator
- In-room tea, coffee, and espresso service (microwave on request)
- Bar and lounge, plus a small business center and sauna
- 24-hour front desk, concierge, and luggage storage
What’s missing
- No on-site restaurant, just a breakfast room
- No fitness room
- No family rooms for groups of three or more
- A sloped street that’s difficult for wheelchairs or heavy luggage
Is this hotel right for you?
Yes, if…
- You want fast access to Gare du Nord for Eurostar or regional trains
- You prefer a quiet, non-touristy street over being steps from a landmark
- A compact but well-designed room suits you fine
- You value a 24-hour desk and a real concierge
No, if…
- You need step-free access or struggle with hills
- A hotel gym is a must for your trip
- You’re traveling as a group of three or more and need one room
The neighborhood
Rue Bellefond sits in a corner of the 9th arrondissement that most tourists skip, and that’s part of its appeal. It’s a working residential street, not a strip of souvenir shops. From here, you can walk into two very different Paris experiences: the grand, formal streets around Opera, or the more mixed, practical streets near Gare du Nord.
- Gare du Nord: about 10 to 12 minutes on foot (estimate)
- Opera Garnier and Galeries Lafayette: about 15 minutes on foot (estimate)
- Grands Boulevards shopping street: about 10 minutes on foot (estimate)
- Canal Saint-Martin: about 15 to 18 minutes on foot (estimate)
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur: about 20 to 25 minutes on foot (estimate)
Getting there
- Metro: Cadet and Poissonnière, both on line 7, are the closest stations, about 5 to 7 minutes on foot. Gare du Nord, with lines 4 and 5, the RER, and Eurostar, is about 10 to 12 minutes on foot.
- From CDG: take the RER B toward central Paris using the single Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket (€14), or a flat-rate taxi for €56 to the Right Bank.
- From Orly: the RER B connection via the Orlyval tram link uses the same €14 ticket, or a flat-rate taxi costs €45 to the Right Bank.
- website : https://www.helussi.fr/
Alternatives in Faubourg-Poissonnière
| Hotel | Rating (review sites) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Joyce – Astotel | 4.7/5 | 3-star, Astotel group, about 15 minutes away near Saint-Georges — see our review |
| Hôtel Bellevue Montmartre | ~4.2/5 | Closer to Pigalle, unverified this session |
| Mercure Paris Opera Faubourg Montmartre | ~4.3/5 | Larger chain hotel, unverified this session |
| Hôtel Le Peletier Paris Opera | ~4.0/5 | Closer to the Grands Boulevards, unverified this session |
Review-site ratings recorded in September 2026. Ratings for hotels we haven’t reviewed ourselves are general estimates, not independently verified this month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hôtel Helussi a 3-star or 4-star hotel?
Third-party travel sites list it as a 3-star hotel. The official Helussi website doesn’t display a star rating, so we’re relying on outside sources for this detail.
Does Hôtel Helussi include breakfast?
No, breakfast costs extra, around €16 per person based on recent listings, though some guests report being charged €12. Ask at check-in to confirm the current price.
How far is Hôtel Helussi from Gare du Nord?
About a 10 to 12 minute walk, which makes it a practical base if you’re catching a Eurostar or a regional train.
Is there an elevator at Hôtel Helussi?
Yes, the hotel has an elevator, which helps given that rue Bellefond itself sits on a slope.
Does Hôtel Helussi have air conditioning?
Yes, every room has air conditioning and heating, plus double glazing to cut down on street noise.
What’s the closest metro station to Hôtel Helussi?
Cadet and Poissonnière, both on line 7, are the closest, about a 5 to 7 minute walk.
Does Hôtel Helussi have a gym or fitness room?
No. The hotel has a small sauna, but no gym.
How do I get to Hôtel Helussi from the airport?
From Charles de Gaulle, take the RER B toward central Paris using the single Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket (€14), or a flat-rate taxi for €56 to the Right Bank. From Orly, the RER B connection via the Orlyval tram link uses the same €14 ticket, or a flat-rate taxi costs €45 to the Right Bank.
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This review was last updated in September 2026. Rates and room availability change constantly — always check current prices directly with the hotel or your booking platform.
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